According to dissonance theory, people are likely to ________ when they experience cognitive inconsistency, and they will be motivated to ________
A) learn faster; restructure their cognitions as a result
B) think illogically; become more logical by central route thinking
C) feel tension; reduce tension by reducing inconsistency
D) act irrationally; seek rational solutions
Answer: C
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